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Patch Adams is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author. He is best known for his work in medical care and advocacy for the mentally ill. He is the founder of the Gesundheit! Institute, a non-profit healthcare organization, and has been a pioneer in the field of holistic medicine. Adams was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in a military family. He attended George Washington University and the Medical College of Virginia, where he earned his medical degree in 1971. After completing his residency, he began working as a doctor in a rural Virginia hospital. Adams has been a vocal advocate for the mentally ill, and has been a strong proponent of the use of humor in medicine. He has written several books on the subject, including Patch Adams: The Movie, and has been featured in numerous documentaries and television shows. He has also been a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Adams has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Humanitarian Award from the American Medical Association, the National Mental Health Association's Humanitarian Award, and the American Psychiatric Association's Humanitarian Award. He was also named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2006. As of 2021, Patch Adams's net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million.

Popular As Hunter Doherty Adams
Occupation producer,writer
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 28 May 1945
Birthday 28 May
Birthplace Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Nationality United States

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Patch Adams Height, Weight & Measurements

At 78 years old, Patch Adams height is 6' 5" (1.96 m) .

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Height 6' 5" (1.96 m)
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Who Is Patch Adams's Wife?

His wife is Susan Parenti (28 July 2010 - present), Linda Edquist (19 April 1975 - 3 November 1998) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Susan Parenti (28 July 2010 - present), Linda Edquist (19 April 1975 - 3 November 1998) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Patch Adams Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Patch Adams worth at the age of 78 years old? Patch Adams’s income source is mostly from being a successful Producer. He is from United States. We have estimated Patch Adams's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Producer

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2014

Granddaughter Violet born to eldest son, Zag, 38, on October 1st, 2014.

2002

Signed the Not In Our Name pledge in 2002, vowing opposition to the Bush administration's policies in the War on Terrorism. Other signatories included Robert Altman, John Cusack, Casey Kasem, Spike Lee, Susan Sarandon and Howard Zinn.

1998

He is a producer, known for Patch Adams (1998), The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg and Clownvets (2019).

1971

Started his "Gesundheit!" institute, which is committed to bringing health care to those who cannot afford it, in 1971 after graduating medical school with twenty other people. It was located in his home and there could be up to fifty people staying there in a single night.

1945

Patch Adams was born on May 28, 1945 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA as Hunter Doherty Adams.